Darrel D. Hess

Darrel D. Hess 91-year-old resident of Good Samaritan Society Bethany in Brainerd, MN passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 11AM on Monday, July 27 at the Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home in Brainerd. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Darrel was born on December 15, 1928 in Bemidji, MN to Earl and Christine Hess. He was united in marriage to Angeline Fetting on October 20, 1950 in Ada, MN. He served in the US Army and was a volunteer fireman for 25 years. Darrel worked at Potlach, retiring after 31 years. He enjoyed gardening and being out in the sunshine. Darrel is surived by his children, Jon Hess, Susan (Craig) McKinney, Jody Hess, Joe Hess, Jerri (Timothy) Kallroos; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter, Sandy Hess; son, Jim Hess; grandson, Shawn Hess; and 6 siblings. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to Good Samaritan Society Bethany or Saundra B. Hess Scholarship Fund at Central Lakes College. Arrangements are with the Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home in Brainerd.